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Marais District and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Paris, France
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Marisa_B ·
Jul 2026
Our experience on this tour was amazing! Alasdair was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, animated and kind! We learned so much and had a lot of fun while doing it! Highly recommend this walking tour through Le Marais, it really made us appreciate it all more!
· James_E ·
Jun 2026
Eden was both knowledgeable and charming as she lead our small group through back ways, streets and alleys to uncover the hidden gems and stories of the Marais. Thoroughly enjoyable, a morning well spent and a great introduction to the neighborhood.

Overview

Experience the oldest part of Paris with this guided small-group or private walking tour of Le Marais. You'll explore this historic district, passing through old parks and courtyards as your guide regales you with historic tales. You'll also get to spend some time in the old Jewish Quarter, full of kosher shops and restaurants and home to a large Parisian Jewish population to this day.
  • You English-speaking guide will lead you through the historic Marais
  • Explore the old Jewish Quarter, an active hub of community life
  • See many of the Marais' top sights, all in a single excursion
  • Explore with a small-group, or upgrade for a private experience

What's Included

  • SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
  • SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM
  • PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
  • DURATION 2.5 HOURS
  • TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Saint-Paul
    75004 Paris, France

    Metro exit Saint Paul (Line 1). Meet your guide outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign SAINT PAUL

End point

  • Le Marais, Paris, France

Itinerary

1

Le Marais

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Place des Vosges

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Rue des Francs Bourgeois

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

La Rue des Rosiers

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Centre Pompidou

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

10

Hotel de Ville

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Eglise Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
  • This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted to worshippers for security reasons.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 408 reviews
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Phenomenal experience with Alasdair!

Marisa_B, Jul 2026
Our experience on this tour was amazing! Alasdair was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, animated and kind! We learned so much and had a lot of fun while doing it! Highly recommend this walking tour through Le Marais, it really made us appreciate it all more!

Beautiful area with Great tour guide

Frances_H, Jun 2026
Great overview of the old and fascinating Marais District. It was a hot day and Alastair was careful to make sure we stood and walked in the shade as much as possible. He was engaging, knowledgeable and a great story teller. We learned so much about the history, architecture and the people of the Marais District. This was so much better than just walking around by ourselves. We enjoyed his lunch recommendation.

Marais walking tour

Paul_H, Jun 2026
Tamari knows her details. Good mix of historical and contemporary sites. Great energy. Thanks Tamari.

Our guide was very...

Debbie_J, Jun 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable! A joy to be around! There was so much that we didn’t know about the holocaust and about France!

Discovering the Marais

James_E, Jun 2026
Eden was both knowledgeable and charming as she lead our small group through back ways, streets and alleys to uncover the hidden gems and stories of the Marais. Thoroughly enjoyable, a morning well spent and a great introduction to the neighborhood.

Great tour of Le Marais

Murray_K, Jun 2026
Alistdair was our guide and he was terrific. Gave us insights and history of the Marais. He was a six star guide!

Outstanding Tour of Le Marais

Patricia_K, Jun 2026
Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide. Georgia our guide was amazing. Best tour I did in Paris.

Le Marais magnifique

John_M, May 2026
Sophia was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of the are and its history. Highly recommend this tour. Best for fit people as it’s up to 3 hours walking.

Hugo Kennedy was absolutely great

Maury_K, May 2026
Hugo Kennedy, our tour guide was tremendous. He was friendly, funny, engaging and very, very informative.

Tour guide Georgia knew...

ann_C, May 2026
Tour guide Georgia knew her stuff, was engaging and enthusiastic. She was also considerate to all of us. She is a scholar herself, so more than a standard guide.

Don’t miss this tour with Sophia

LAURIE_A, May 2026
Sophia is the best guide-knowledgeable, smart and informative. We learned so much and would highly recommend her!

Augustiner was a wonderful guide with much knowledge about the Marais Quater an its history and Paris

Ursula_W, Apr 2026
Very nice walk through Marais and its history in connection with Paris and french history and interesting Stories around it

Our guide, Adrian, was...

Laurie_R, Mar 2026
Our guide, Adrian, was very personable and knowledgeable. The tour included many places and stories that we would not have known on our own.

Don’t miss!

Leah_C, Mar 2026
Amazing and informational and historical tour. You learn so much more than walking alone! Definitely recommend Adrienne as your guide!

Before the tour we...

Jill_C, Feb 2026
Before the tour we understood that Le Marais had been shaped by history and wanted to know the specifics. Hugo, our guide and lifelong student of history, was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. We walked the area and learned about the architecture, the changes caused by revolution, and the influence of certain people. The tour was well worth the time and money spent.

Jewish walking tour

Jay_K, Feb 2026
Our guide, Alasdair, was outstanding—informative, engaging, and an absolute delight throughout the tour. He thoughtfully covered the Jewish heritage of the area and clearly explained how it intertwined with the broader history of France. We came away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation. I highly recommend this tour!

Great tour of the Marais

Catherine_W, Jan 2026
A wonderful way to spend the morning in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Paris! Eden was a lovely guide. She was warm, funny, and knowledgeable about the history of the neighborhood and happily answered all of our many questions. Highly recommend!

Knowledgeable guide with personality

Jerry_R, Jan 2026
Hugo was an absolute blessing for us. He is very knowledgeable and personal. His dedication to detail of the Jewish quarter and the history of Paris was incredible. He would be our go to guide for anything “Paris”. Best experience of our trip.

The Best Walking Tour

Octavia_T, Dec 2025
Hugo was an amazing guide! We took a total of four walking tours during our holiday in Paris, and this one was by far the best. His deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful insights into the city’s history and local culture made the experience truly exceptional. It was an unforgettable walking tour that we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris.

Francois truly loves the...

Allysha_L, Dec 2025
Francois truly loves the neighborhood, its architecture and its history - his joy in giving this tour was infectious. My teenagers even agreed it was the most fun tour of our trip.

Who knew that?

Karen_M, Dec 2025
The Marais has a rich history making the area an interesting one to tour before grabbing a great meal or perusing the unique shops. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the French history and royal lineage making it fun, and interesting and his ability to point out the architectural items of interest that we would walk by unnoticed was amazing. Hugo K was our guide - book him!!! Fabulous guide!!

Le Marais with Hugo

marie_w, Nov 2025
Hugo was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic! I had been to the Marais before but he took us to areas I had never been to.

Recommended

David_T, Nov 2025
Very knowledgeable, Native English speaker. Enjoyable tour giving history and entertaining anecdotes.

Adrien was our guide and...

Patricia_L, Oct 2025
Adrien was our guide and he brought the area and its history alive. We are so glad we included this tour during our stay in Paris.

A must do if you’re in Paris!

Lawrence_W, Oct 2025
Extremely informative and Hugo was the highlight of this walk. I think it was his passion for history that made it much better than previous ones I have been on

Our tour of Le Marais...

Gail_W, Oct 2025
Our tour of Le Marais District was enjoyable. Our guide was engaging and had a good level of information on the area. We were sad that synagogues were not in the tour even though there were some nearby. Perhaps security was an issue. A tour of this area in Paris is an important one. I appreciate the effort made by the guide and Viator to sponsor Jewish area and history tours

Knowledgeable and friendly

Alan_S, Oct 2025
Hugo is as very well informed on all aspects of Marais history and Paris history in general. He was friendly, patient and eager to indulge questions.

Eden Mele was an amazing...

Marion_R, Oct 2025
Eden Mele was an amazing tour guide. She is knowledgeable and engaging. It was a wonderful way to get to know the neighborhood and its history. Highly recommend!

Time well spent.

Kathleen_F, Oct 2025
Guide Manu was very well verses in the Marais neighborhood, living there himself. Enthusiastic and able to answer questions of all types— from history to where to eat! He showed us areas we would never have found on our own.

Yes to a Viator Guide!

Suzanne_R, Oct 2025
Le Marais is wonderful and such an adventure, but you need a Viator guide to show you the pathways and describe the history!

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